Placing Puccini in contemporary China
2012-10-19 09:53:51
The 14th China Shanghai International Arts Festival kicked off with a version of Puccini's La Boheme set in modern times.
Guangzhou's dance, drama revolution
2012-10-19 09:37:25
The Alley of the Three Families showcases Guangzhou's culture and history and recently won the Lotus Award, one of China's top dance honors.
Wacky, wild & wonderful
2012-10-19 09:13:54
Eccentric composer and violinist Tan Dun pays musical homage to his equally unorthodox late mentor John Cage.
Italian pianist gives a recital in Beijing
2012-10-18 13:32:26
Renowned Italian pianist Maurizio Pollini rehearses at the concert hall of the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing.
Dream comes true
2012-10-18 13:21:34
Hong Kong director Peter Chan's new film focuses on friendship and dreams. Huang Xiaoming, Deng Chao and Tong Dawei play three young men who set up the largest English education institute in China.
Chinese modern art
2012-10-18 13:19:00
A seminar titled The Road of Chinese Modern Art was recently held at the National Art Museum of China in Beijing, and presented fruitful research results and the debut of five academic books about the issue.
Calling talents
2012-10-18 13:16:49
CCTV-6, the movie channel of China Central Television, has initiated a campaign to find new filming talents across China.
Discover Peking Opera
2012-10-15 15:10:46
Learn a little about this centuries old art form. Dating from the mid 19th century Beijing Opera is an evolution of older Chinese theater styles.
Colorful architecture? He's got a bright idea!
2012-10-14 09:35:52
British architect Richard Rogers likes all colors, and he unveiled his retrospective design exhibition in Beijing's Capital Museum recently.
Artist searches for former nanny in Shanghai
2012-10-12 16:12:01
Max, now an internationally acclaimed artist, has returned to Shanghai for the first time, and his greatest wish is to find his nanny.
With photos by Jiang Dong
2012-10-12 16:08:27
Li Xiangqun, arguably the nation's most prominent sculptor, has staged his first solo show in 34 years.
Janaceck Philharmonic Orchestra to perform in Beijing
2012-10-12 14:46:11
The Janaceck Philharmonic Orchestra from the Czech Republic will perform at the Beijing Concert Hall on Oct 14.